San Valentino Felice!

Yesterday I thought I would get crafty and make the family Valentine's Day cards. It was only after I had made them with what few embellishments I could find, that Chiara informed me that Valentine's Day is only for lovers. Friends do not celebrate. Children do not celebrate. 

I explained to her how everyone celebrates in America! Children have parties at school where they decorate a shoebox, which is like a mailbox for all their cards. Parents also give their children a Valentine's Day gift, which is usually a stuffed animal and candy. She found this all very odd.

Guess I'm bringing an American tradition into this Italian household today! 

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!!